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The secret to successful small talk with senior executives is a little bit of preparation, writes John Baldoni. Make sure you understand the top issues facing your company and your own key projects, he advises.

The secret to successful small talk with senior executives is a little bit of preparation, writes John Baldoni. Make sure you understand the top issues facing your company and your own key projects, he advises.

Hostile anti-government rhetoric has prompted some federal employees to say they are concerned about their safety. Workers say they would like to see more officials in various agencies -- and the White House -- defend their work.

Today's job seekers can use social media to gain access to potential employers that would be out of reach if they were only using traditional résumés and cover letters, Miriam Salpeter writes. "Think about it this way: If you needed to get from your home to a friend's house, and the only way was through treacherous traffic, wouldn't you appreciate a new bridge that could take you directly there, bypassing the aggravation of bumper-to-bumper cars?"

If you'd like to negotiate for more money when an employer offers you a job, focus on the responsibilities of the position, Anthony Balderrama writes. "That approach opens up a dialog rather than a list of demands," he writes.